McKinney-Vento 101: Understanding the Rights of Students Experiencing Homelessness

March 28 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Description: In this interactive NCHE webinar, presenters will provide a high-level overview of the educational rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness under Subtitle VII-B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Presenters will cover:

Understanding the relationship between housing and school performance

McKinney-Vento basics and context

Eligibility for McKinney-Vento rights and services

Immediate school enrollment, school selection, and transportation rights under McKinney-Vento